Core Refusal Reason
Visual impact on an elevated site and contribution to haphazard rural development patterns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting and design are considered incongruous given the exposed and elevated nature of the site.
- The development would consolidate a trend of haphazard rural housing and set an undesirable precedent for similar future applications.
- The proposal would result in the creation of an infill site, leading to a detrimental impact on the visual and scenic amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-22HE 16-21GI 14-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dormer-style house and septic tank at Lacken, Tallow, on a site spanning the Waterford and Cork border. The local authority refused permission primarily due to the site's elevated and exposed character, determining that the development would represent an incongruous addition to the landscape. The decision noted that the proposal would exacerbate haphazard rural housing patterns, create an unwanted infill site to the north of the access, and contravene spe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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